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U.S. Department of Education Press Releases

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Published on October 1, 2020 - 15:19 GMT

Secretary DeVos Announces $24 Million In Grants to Expand Education Choice for Native American Students

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced this week 40 new grant awards totaling $24 million to expand education options for American Indian and Alaska Native students. The Accessing Choices in Education (ACE) grants will help Native …

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Published on October 1, 2020 - 15:19 GMT

Department Launches 2021-22 FAFSA Cycle

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Education released the 2021–22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. This launch comes as the Department continues to provide information, tools, and resources to help students make informed …

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Published on September 30, 2020 - 20:16 GMT

Secretary DeVos Expands Commitment to Elevating the Teaching Profession through New Grant Funding for Performance-Based ...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today nearly $100 million in grant awards to school districts, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations that build on her commitment to elevating the teaching profession …

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Published on September 25, 2020 - 17:36 GMT

Secretary DeVos Announces Student-Centered Grant Awards to Spur Worker Development, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Growth During ...

HAMPTON, Va. — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today more than $126 million in new grant funding will be awarded to eight states to provide students the opportunity to develop new skills in high demand areas. The recipients will leverage …

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Published on September 24, 2020 - 21:04 GMT

Readout of the U.S. Department of Education’s Virtual Panel on Successful Strategies to Reopen Schools This Fall

WASHINGTON –U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education Frank Brogan hosted a geographically diverse group of education practitioners to discuss successful strategies and innovative ideas they have …

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Published on September 24, 2020 - 18:37 GMT

U.S. Secretary of Education Announces 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized 367 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student …

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Published on September 24, 2020 - 16:03 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Launches Rethink Adult Ed Challenge to Grow Pre-Apprenticeship Opportunities for Life-long Learners

WASHINGTON – In recognition of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today the Rethink Adult Ed Challenge that will expand career opportunities for adult learners through pre-apprenticeship …

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Published on September 18, 2020 - 17:58 GMT

Secretary DeVos Announces Student-Centered Grant Awards to Expand Personalized Learning through Course Access, Student-Centered ...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced new funding for two grant programs focused on meeting students' unique learning needs and improving student outcomes. The Expanding Access to Well-Rounded Courses Demonstration …

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Published on September 16, 2020 - 19:07 GMT

Secretary DeVos Launches New Web Tool to Help Parents, Educators Easily Access School Spending Data

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos launched a new user-friendly website today that clearly shows how much money each school spends per student. The tool will radically increase transparency as parents and local leaders seek to understand …

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Published on September 9, 2020 - 16:33 GMT

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Delivers on Promise to Protect Free Inquiry and Religious Liberty

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos delivered on her promise to protect free inquiry and religious liberty on campus by publishing the Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges and Universities final rule. …

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Published on August 27, 2020 - 15:41 GMT

Secretary DeVos Congratulates 2020 President's Education Awards Program Recipients

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today congratulated the 2020 President's Education Awards Program (PEAP) recipients, recognizing nearly 1.75 million elementary, middle, and high school graduates on their educational accomplishments …

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Published on August 24, 2020 - 19:17 GMT

Secretary DeVos Issues New Distance Learning Regulations to Spur High-Quality Distance and Competency-Based Programs, Better Serve ...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos issued final rules today that govern distance learning in higher education and promote educational innovation to better serve the needs of an increasingly diverse population of students. While work on …

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Published on August 21, 2020 - 21:51 GMT

Secretary DeVos Fully Implements President Trump's Presidential Memorandum Extending Student Loan Relief to Borrowers Through End ...

WASHINGTON – Acting on President Donald J. Trump's Presidential Memorandum signed August 8, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today directed Federal Student Aid (FSA) to extend the student loan relief to borrowers initiated by the President …

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Published on August 19, 2020 - 22:59 GMT

Secretary DeVos Launches Grant Program to Promote Institutional Resiliency and Expand Educational Opportunity for Students

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today a new grant program designed to help institutions of higher education emerge from the coronavirus pandemic more resilient and better able to expand educational opportunities for students …

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Published on August 18, 2020 - 16:03 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Launches Space Mission Challenge for High School Students

WASHINGTON — Building on the Administration-wide commitment to expand student interest in the booming science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, the U.S. Department of Education today launched CTE Mission: CubeSat, a national challenge to …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 15:04 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Launches New Title IX Resources for Students, Institutions as Historic New Rule Takes Effect

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos launched new resources to help students and schools understand the protections provided by the Department’s historic regulation on Title IX, as the Rule takes full effect today. The Rule, announced on …

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Published on August 12, 2020 - 20:02 GMT

D.C. Court Denies Attempt by 18 Attorneys General to Block U.S. Department of Education Title IX Rule

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied the motion for a preliminary injunction, filed by 17 state attorneys general and the District of …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 20:05 GMT

Secretary DeVos Announces Grant Funds to Expand STEM-Focused Education Opportunities for Students at HBCUs, MSIs

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today $3.9 million in new grant awards to 17 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to improve science and engineering education …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 17:47 GMT

U.S. Department of Education Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting the Religious Liberty of Students and Religious Organizations

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today guidance to protect the religious liberty of individuals and institutions participating in Department of Education programs. This action is part of ongoing efforts by the Department to …

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Published on July 29, 2020 - 19:52 GMT

Secretary DeVos Awards More than $180 Million to States Rethinking K-12 Education to Better Meet Students’ Needs During ...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today more than $180 million in new grant funding will be awarded to 11 states rethinking education to better serve students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rethink K-12 Education Models …

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